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Derro Shadow Antipaladin

Small · Humanoid · CR 5 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts
Armor Class
18 (breastplate and shield)
Hit Points and Hit Dice
82 (11d6+44)
Challenge Rating CR
5

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR
11
+0
DEX
18
+4
CON
18
+4
INT
11
+0
WIS
5
-3
CHA
14
+2

Overview

Category Monsters
Size Small
Type Humanoid
Alignment Chaotic Evil
XP 1800
Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)
Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)
Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)
Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 120 ft (36.6 m)
Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +3 Wisdom +0 Charisma +5

Skills

Perception +0 Stealth +7

Languages

Derro, Undercommon

Environments

Caves Ruins Underworld

Traits

Evasive

Against effects that allow a Dexterity saving throw for half damage, the derro takes no damage on a successful save, and only half damage on a failed one.

Insanity

The derro has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.

Magic Resistance

The derro has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Shadowstrike

The derro's weapon attacks deal 9 (2d8) necrotic damage (included in its Actions list).

Spellcasting

the derro is a 5th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). The derro has the following paladin spells prepared:
- 1st Level (4 slots): hellish rebuke, inflict wounds, shield of faith, wrathful smite
- 2nd Level (2 slots): aid, crown of madness, darkness, magic weapon

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the derro shadow antipaladin has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Actions

Heavy Crossbow

+7 to hit, range 100/400 ft (30.5/121.9 m). Hit: 1d10 necrotic damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target, Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage plus 9 (2d8) necrotic damage.

Infectious Insanity

Recharge 5–6

The derro chooses a creature it can see within 30 feet and magically assaults its mind. The creature must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be affected as if by a confusion spell for 1 minute. An affected creature repeats the saving throw at the end of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Multiattack

The derro makes two scimitar attacks or two heavy crossbow attacks.

Scimitar

+7 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 necrotic damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage plus 9 (2d8) necrotic damage.

About Derro Shadow Antipaladin

Derro Shadow Antipaladin is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 5. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 82 hit points (derived from 11d6+44).

Derro Shadow Antipaladin has communication capabilities including Derro, Undercommon. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Derro Shadow Antipaladin

2 tips available

When using Derro Shadow Antipaladin in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

  • Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
  • Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles

Player Guide: Facing Derro Shadow Antipaladin

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

  • Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
  • Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 5.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 7 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

  • Medium: 3,000 XP
  • Hard: 4,500 XP
  • Deadly: 6,000 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Derro Shadow Antipaladin?
Derro Shadow Antipaladin has a Challenge Rating of 5, making it appropriate for parties of level 5.0.
What type of creature is Derro Shadow Antipaladin?
Derro Shadow Antipaladin is a Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Derro Shadow Antipaladin speak?
Derro Shadow Antipaladin can communicate in Derro, Undercommon.

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